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Title: U-23 Indonesia Avoids Tough Group in SEA Games 2025 Draw

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor October 19, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

indonesian U-23⁣ Team Draws Favorable Groups for 2025 SEA Games

Bangkok, Thailand – the Indonesian U-23 ‍national ‌team has avoided a challenging draw for the upcoming 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games football tournament, landing in Group C alongside ⁣Myanmar, the Philippines, and Singapore. The draw,conducted today in Bangkok,positions‌ the defending champions to potentially advance to the semifinals alongside ⁢group winners from Groups A ⁢and ‍B.

The draw ‌offers a comparatively easier path for Indonesia, who‍ defeated Thailand 5-2 in extra time to claim gold at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia. While facing strong competition from traditional regional⁣ powerhouses Thailand and vietnam was anticipated,Indonesia⁤ will now focus on navigating a group considered less daunting than those faced by their rivals. Group A features hosts Thailand,⁢ Cambodia, and Timor ‍Leste, while Group‍ B‍ pits Vietnam against Malaysia and Laos.

thailand,historically ⁢the⁣ most prosperous nation ⁢in SEA Games football⁤ with 16 gold medals – including six titles as the tournament adopted the U-23 format – will be heavily favored to top Group‍ A. Vietnam, seeking their fourth SEA Games gold and having won two of the last three⁢ editions (2019, 2021), is expected to contend with Malaysia for the top spot‌ in Group B.

The tournament format guarantees semifinal berths for each group winner, with the best runner-up completing the final four. Indonesia’s path to defending their title now hinges on securing a top-two finish in Group C and potentially overcoming a strong runner-up from either‌ Group A or B.

2025 SEA Games Football⁤ Groupings:

* Group A: Thailand, Cambodia, Timor Leste
* ⁣ Group B: Vietnam, Malaysia, ⁣Laos
* Group C: Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore

October 19, 2025 0 comments

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Indonesia vs South Korea U23: Qualification Odds & Live Stream

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor September 9, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Sidoarjo – Indonesia‘s U-23 team faces a crucial match against South Korea on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Gelora⁢ Delta Sidoarjo Stadium, wiht qualification for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup hanging in ‍the balance. A victory is essential‌ for Garuda ⁣Muda to secure a direct qualifying spot.

Currently, Indonesia sits in second place in Group J of the qualification tournament with four points, earned from one win ‍and one draw. South Korea leads the group with six points after two consecutive wins. Only the group winners and the best runners-up advance to the final tournament in Saudi Arabia.Indonesia’s path to qualification is‍ narrow; they must win to guarantee a place, as finishing with only five points would eliminate them due to other teams holding superior records.

Indonesia is currently outside the best runner-up zone, trailing China, Iran, turkmenistan, and Yemen, all of whom have six points. Eleven‌ group champions and only four runners-up will qualify for the finals. ‍

Indonesia previously reached⁢ the semifinals of⁤ the 2024 U-23 asian Cup, defeating South Korea in ⁢the quarterfinals via a penalty shootout under the guidance of Shin Tae-yong.

Requirements for Indonesia to qualify for the U-23 Asian Cup ⁣2026:

Win against South Korea
Failure to win will confirm elimination.

September 9, 2025 0 comments

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Indonesia U23 vs Macau: Team Lineups & Asian Cup Qualification

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor September 6, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Indonesia U-23 lineup Revealed for Crucial Macau Clash in Asian Cup Qualification

Sidoarjo,Indonesia – The Indonesian U-23 national team has announced its‌ starting eleven for⁢ tonight’s pivotal qualifying match‌ against Macau for the 2026‌ AFC U-23 Asian Cup,with several changes to the lineup that‍ drew with Laos. The match,taking place at ⁢Gelora Delta Stadium,is critical for Indonesia’s hopes⁢ of directly qualifying ‌for ‌the tournament finals.A ⁢win against Macau is essential for Indonesia to maintain a‌ realistic chance of⁢ topping Group J, as only group winners automatically advance. Runners-up face a challenging path through a second-best ranking qualification route, with only the top four from eleven groups securing a spot. South Korea currently leads the group with ‌a perfect record, having defeated both Macau and laos convincingly.

The starting lineup features Cahya Supriadi in goal, with a defensive line of Dion Markx, Kakang Rudianto, Muhammad Alfharezzi Buffon, and Toni Firmansyah. Arkhan Fikri, Ananda Raehan Alief, and Rayhan hannan⁢ will form the midfield, ‍supporting attackers Rahmat Arjuna Reski, frengky Deaner Missa, and Hokky Caraka. This⁤ represents a shift from the previous match, ⁣with Muhammad Ferrari, Kadek Arel, and Dony Tri Pamungkas dropping to the bench, and ⁣Rafael⁤ Struick and Jens Raven also not starting.

indonesia U-23 vs. Macau – Starting lineups:

Indonesia U-23: Cahya supriadi, Dion Markx, Kakang Rudianto, Muhammad Alfharezzi Buffon, Toni Firmansyah, arkhan Fikri, Ananda Raehan Alief, Rayhan hannan, Rahmat Arjuna Reski, Frengky deaner⁤ Missa, Hokky Caraka
Macau: Chak Fong, Weng Weng Weng Weng We, Hang‌ Cho, Pak San, ⁣You.

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September 6, 2025 0 comments

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U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Indonesia vs Laos Schedule & Match Details

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor September 2, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Sidoarjo, East Java – The Indonesian U-23 national team begins its campaign for a spot in the 2026 U-23 Asian Cup tommorow night, facing Laos at gelora Delta Stadium. The match, kicking off at 7:30 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB), marks the start of Group J qualifying.

Indonesia is aiming to secure one of the top spots in Group J, which also includes Macau and South Korea, to advance to the final tournament. This qualification pathway is crucial for the nation’s developing football program, offering valuable international experience and a platform to showcase emerging talent. A strong showing in the qualifiers will boost Indonesia’s FIFA ranking and potentially open doors for future opportunities.

Historically, indonesia holds a favorable record against Laos at the U-23 level, with four wins and one loss in five encounters. The team has demonstrated offensive prowess in past meetings,scoring 12 goals while conceding only two,and achieving four clean sheets. Their most recent victory was a decisive 3-0 win at the 2018 Asian Games, fueled by a brace from Beto Goncalves and a goal from Ricky Fajrin.

Following the match against Laos, Indonesia will face Macau and then a challenging contest against South Korea, completing their group stage schedule.

Match Schedule:

Indonesia vs Laos
Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium
wednesday (September 3, 2025)
7:30 PM WIB

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September 2, 2025 0 comments

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Indonesia vs Vietnam: U-23 Final Loss – AFF Cup 2025 Result

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor July 29, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Indonesia’s U-23 national football team has once again fallen short in the AFF U-23 Championship, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Vietnam in the final held at Bung Karno Stadium.This marks the second consecutive final where the Garuda Muda have been bested by their Southeast Asian rivals.

The highly anticipated match saw an open first half with both teams creating chances. However, it was Vietnam who broke the deadlock in the 36th minute through a goal from Nguyen Cong Phuong. Despite a spirited second-half push from the Indonesian side, their efforts to find an equalizer were ultimately thwarted by Vietnam’s solid defence.

This latest loss mirrors the outcome of the 2023 edition of the tournament, where Indonesia also faced Vietnam in the final. That encounter ended goalless,with Vietnam ultimately prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout after Indonesian goalkeeper Ernando ari’s decisive penalty was saved.The defeat means Indonesia is still searching for its first AFF U-23 Championship title since its victory in 2019, when they defeated Thailand in the final. Vietnam, meanwhile, continues its extraordinary run of dominance in the competition, securing its third consecutive title. Their previous triumph came in 2022 against Thailand, followed by back-to-back wins over Indonesia.(raw/ran)

July 29, 2025 0 comments

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Gerald Vanenburg on U-23 Indonesia’s Struggles vs. Philippines

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor July 19, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Jakarta –

Indonesia’s U-23 national team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Philippines in their second match of the AFF U-23 Championship 2025, a result that highlighted the team’s struggles in converting chances. Coach Gerald Vanenburg addressed the offensive performance following the game at the Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK) on Friday, July 18, 2025.

The lone goal of the match came from an own goal by the Philippines’ Jaime Rozquillo in the first half. The Indonesian attack, featuring players like Hokky Caraka, failed to find the back of the net despite numerous opportunities.

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Jens Raven was absent from the starting lineup due to fitness concerns, and the offensive unit struggled to capitalize on the team’s dominance.

“If you don’t create chances,you can’t score goals. In this match, we had many opportunities, and that’s what’s critically important.The goals will come naturally,” stated Gerald Vanenburg at the GBK Stadium on Friday night WIB.

“In my opinion, we performed vrey well. We created many chances, and they had very few. I believe we should have scored four or five goals,” he added.

the own goal proved decisive, securing three points for the Indonesian U-23 national team. No further goals were scored, extending Indonesia’s winning streak in the tournament.

with this victory, garuda Muda now leads Group A with a perfect six points from two matches. Their progression to the next stage will be confirmed in their final group game against Malaysia on Monday, July 21.

“We have 23 players, and everyone must be ready.Today, it’s not just about Hokky (Caraka) or Jens, but also Brandon (Scheunemann), (Muhammad) Ferrarri, (Rayhan) Hannan, Toni (Firmansyah), and (rahmat) Arjuna,” Vanenburg emphasized.

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July 19, 2025 0 comments